Book	FZJ-2016-07430

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Long-Term Measurements of the Radiation Exposure of the Inhabitants of RadioactivelyContaminated Regions of Belarus – The Korma Report II (1998 – 2015)

Zoriy, P. (Author)FZJ* ; Dederichs, H. (Author)FZJ* ; Pillath, J. (Author)FZJ* ; Heuel-Fabianek, B. (Author)FZJ* ; Hill, P. (Author)FZJ* ; Lennartz, R. (Author)FZJ*

2016
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH Zentralbibliothek, Verlag Jülich
ISBN: 978-3-95806-181-1

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Abstract: Radiological long-term measurements were performed between 1998 and 2015 in a region of Belarus that was affected by the Chernobyl accident. The internal radiation exposure of the inhabitants of the village of Volincy (Korma district) — caused by the existing contamination and an increasing lack of precautions in the course of time with regard to eating home-grown food — has experienced a significant decrease from a very high level. External exposure, however, reveals a different picture. Although an overall decrease was observed, the organic constituents of the soil show an increase in contamination. This increase was not observed in soils from cultivated land or gardens. In addition to the measurements, a relationship based on mutual trust allowed us to offer the inhabitants individual advice on how to reduce internal contamination. As a result of this advice and the decreasing environmental contamination (topsoil and crops), the internal dose was reduced significantly. Today, internal exposure is only slightly elevated and has no significant negative influence on the health of the inhabitants. In 2013, the internal dose decreased to less than 0.1 mSv/a. Despite this, the cumulative dose will remain significantly higher than "normal" values due to external exposure. Up to now, we have found no statistically significant signs or symptoms of diseases caused by radiation exposure. If internal exposure is checked on a regular basis and individual advice is available, there should be no specific danger for the people in the region in the near future. Resettlement may even be possible in former closed areas provided that people comply with appropriate dietary rules.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Messtechnik (S-M)
2. Sicherheit und Strahlenschutz;Meßtechnik,Dosimetrie (S-MD)

Research Program(s):

1. 899 - ohne Topic (POF3-899) (POF3-899)

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